Navy grad Kettani signs with Chiefs' practice squad

Dec. 26, 2013 - 04:50PM
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Fullback Eric Kettani, a lieutenant in the Navy Reserve, stretches before practice at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., in this 2012 photo. Kettani signed with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad on Tuesday; he was released by the Redskins in August. (Mike Morones/Staff)

The Chiefs wrap up their season on Sunday at San Diego against the Chargers and have clinched a spot in the playoffs. Practice-squad members aren’t eligible to play in games, but work out with the club throughout the week.

Kettani was signed by the New England Patriots in 2009, shortly after graduating, then left the team to continue his active-duty service commitment. He was released from that commitment in 2012 and caught on with the Redskins later that year.

As a running back in Annapolis, Kettani averaged 5.3 yards per carry on the way to 2,091 career rushing yards.